E A Adejuyigbe, I Agyeman, P Anand, H C Anyabolu, S Arya, E N Assenga, S Badhal, N W Brobby, H K Chellani, N Chopra, P K Debata, Q Dube, T Dua, L Gadama, R Gera, C K Hammond, S Jain, F Kantumbiza, K Kawaza, E N Kija, P Lal, M Mallewa, M K Manu, A Mehta, T Mhango, H E Naburi, S Newton, I Nyanor, P A Nyako, O J Oke, A Patel, G Phlange-Rhule, R Sehgal, R Singhal, N Wadhwa, A B Yiadom
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth or low birth weight is the single largest cause of death in newborns, however this mortality can be reduced through newborn care interventions, including Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). Previously, a multi-country randomized controlled trial, coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), reported a significant survival advantage with initiation of continuous KMC immediately after birth compared with initiation of continuous KMC a few days after birth when the baby is considered clinically stable...
April 10, 2023: Trials